High Exposure
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That's very nice but after shooting one at the S&W factory: Good luck with it. For your purpose I don't think there is much better.
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So let me get this right..... You post on the interwebs soliciting advice on how to cope with not getting what you want, then get butt-hurt because you thought the answers were mean and it's our fault because we couldn't read your mind to divine that you were being humorous? Laaaame My post was not an attack, if you took it personally that is on you. You requested my "coping mechanism" and that's what I gave you. I tell myself there is no sense obsessing over something I can't afford, that I am an adult and not a child with no control over my emotions. I then determine if it is worth working more and seeing my family less in order to afford it. You want fiscal advice here ya go: If I want something that is expensive and is just for me and not the whole family (new firearm, kayak, training course, climbing gear, surfboard, etc...) I save twice it's cost. I spend half on the item and the other half goes to the joint savings account. The wife never says no and it benefits the whole family as well as me.
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What's the dilemma? You have the scratch to buy it or you don't. If you don't, get another job and save up the cash you need to buy what you want. Or realize you can't afford it and drive on. Children whine about what they can't have. Adults work harder, or get over it. There is no coping mechanism. There is maturity, responsibility, and a work ethic.
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Don't blame me brother - It's a daily battle to stay away from your website! Now you know how we feel
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Full disclosure - Pat is a friend. I have taken the "basic" two day carbine class from EAG a total of four times. Each time I attended I have earned more than the last. I have also attended Pat's COC (2x), COC2 (3x) and am attending his "2 day low-light special" class next week. His "Shoothouse" and "CQB Ops" courses will be next year. For those of you thinking "A basic course? How droll.... I am way too advanced for a basic class!" You are fooling yourselves. You will be tested and there are winners and losers in his classes. If you want to learn to fight with a rifle instead of just shooting one you won't get a better opportunity than an EAG class. Checko, have fun! And I will make sure Pat knows you are my friend so he pays special attention to you :rofl:
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Then this post is for you!
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What Checko said. Your guts are relatively in the same place as everyone else's. They also make extra large plates (10x13 I think) and there are different cuts - shooter cut, swimmer cut, SAPI? double/triple curved - that may offer a better fit. Don't worry about protecting the muffin-top. Buy armor to protect you heart and lungs. Do sit ups for the muffin top and get it behind the armor if you are worried about it..... I'm 5'6" 195 lbs (man I really need to take my own advice ) and am issued Large triple curved plates from MSA (I could probably use Medium). They work, but are a little long - in some kneeling, squatting, and asymmetrical positions I choke myself out.
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Carriers are sized to the plate. For example, a size L PC means it will fit large plates in the plate pocket. Some will give two size options, first for the plate pocket and a second size option for the cummerbund that wraps around. As far as sizing plates, this may help: http://sixty-six.org/x_drive/proper_wear_of_armor.pdf Finally. I would personally avoid AR500 plates. In addition to being heavy, I don't trust them or the spall that comes off them. There are plenty of choices of standard PE/Ceramic/hybrid plates out there in SA or ICW ratings to buy ad-hoc plates made from targets. After all, what is your life worth? I bet it is more than the couple of hundred bucks you are saving buying AR500 steel armor plates.
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Yup
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Just an FYI: Banshee Plate Carriers are on sale for $129! All Colors http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/bansheerifleplatecarrier.aspx?dc=PACK15&utm_source=July+4th%2C+2014+-+Banshee+Liquidation+Event&utm_campaign=July+4th%2C+2014+-+Banshee+Liquidation+Event&utm_medium=email
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Just an FYI: Banshee Plate Carriers are on sale for $129! All Colors http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/bansheerifleplatecarrier.aspx?dc=PACK15&utm_source=July+4th%2C+2014+-+Banshee+Liquidation+Event&utm_campaign=July+4th%2C+2014+-+Banshee+Liquidation+Event&utm_medium=email
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Gel seals/cups With my Oakley's, MSA hearing pro, and a helmet pushing it all down it stays nice and comfortable for hours.There is more to NRR ratings than the pure numbers especially when looking at electronic/active hearing protection. I am going off of memory here, from when I did my initial looking into electronic ear pro quite a while ago but the NRR on the Peltor and MSA is lower due to them cutting out/going from passive to active protection at a lower decibel rating and therefore requiring less "work" for them to do. I think they go active at 77-79db where the HLs don't go active until 83-85db. So you are getting a 20 NRR rating starting at ~78db instead of a 30 NRR starting at ~84db. That's how interpret the data anyway. The response time on the MSA/Peltor is also significantly faster than that of the HLs. This is the big selling point for me - After personally wearing all 3 of them at the range the MSA and Peltors seem subjectively quieter regardless of their NRR and infinitely more comfortable.Yes they are. There is a definite discernable difference to the quality of the sound you hear and the sounds you don't hear, and the quality of the actual protection you get - including the timing of the cutout - when comparing the HLs to the MSA and Peltors. While it as a nice chunk of cash, I don't find it to be a boatload when compared to everything else I have spent to even get to the range - guns, ammo, gas, fees, targets, etc..... I do find the ability to hear range commands at a class/range/while instructing clearly - in all environmental conditions - as well as the level of protection afforded to be worth every penny. ^^^** Exactly this! I see this stuff a lot and it drives me nuts. We (shooters) spend $1000s on guns, ammo, range fees/memberships, etc.... But regularly cheap out on holsters and PPE in the name of being "frugal" or "just as good". I mean hey, it only effects your hearing, situational awareness, and safety on the range. So what right?MSA Supreme Pro X or Peltor ComTacs. Accept no substitutes. They are the best there is. I have been using these for years (Peltors for about 8, the MSAs for 3) with no issues. Indoors or out, rain, heat, cold they function. They are hands down the best purchase of range gear I have ever made. They make the HL offering (which I have had nothing but issues with) seem like foam ear plugs. Don't think about the price. When you look at best value vs lowest cost the answer becomes clear - buy once, cry once....Avoid UTG at all costs. There are other brands that are much higher quality for just a little bit more money, if not the same price.Very bummed I missed this. I would have taken a day off to attend if that had been an option on work's end. Looking forward to another one soon so that I can make it!Mets fan, If you want, send me a PM with your contact info. We can get together early this week and take a look if you can't get it. I also have some spare parts in case anything is busted. Just let me know.If you can't get it let me know. I am close by and a Glock armorer.It is teh awesome!IWB: DeSantis Scorpion OWB: Safariland ALSGroovy! That MP7 is a little buzz saw. It has a niche role, but it fulfills it very well. Much better than the P90 IMO.Hey, Checko, what's the step program?
